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The family enjoys the outdoor lounge.
The family enjoys the outdoor lounge.
The roof deck, anchored by a gas fire pit from Paloform, boasts an incredible view of the water.
The roof deck, anchored by a gas fire pit from Paloform, boasts an incredible view of the water.
Cork flooring by Expanko runs from the bathroom to the hallway, mirroring the tones of the cedar ceilings. Heath Ceramics tile clads the vanity wall.
Cork flooring by Expanko runs from the bathroom to the hallway, mirroring the tones of the cedar ceilings. Heath Ceramics tile clads the vanity wall.
In the main bedroom, Lostine bedside tables with Mantis sconces from Design Within Reach flank a bed from Room & Board. The vintage rug was sourced from Portland’s Kat + Maouche, and the wallpaper is by Galbraith & Paul.
In the main bedroom, Lostine bedside tables with Mantis sconces from Design Within Reach flank a bed from Room & Board. The vintage rug was sourced from Portland’s Kat + Maouche, and the wallpaper is by Galbraith & Paul.
Large windows in the office help create the couple’s desired effect of permeability throughout the home.
Large windows in the office help create the couple’s desired effect of permeability throughout the home.
In the dining room, which leads to the sunken courtyard out front, a Restoration Hardware table is surrounded by Hans Wegner chairs. Fireclay Tile lines the backsplash above the sideboard.
In the dining room, which leads to the sunken courtyard out front, a Restoration Hardware table is surrounded by Hans Wegner chairs. Fireclay Tile lines the backsplash above the sideboard.
An Eilersen sofa, Croft House coffee table, and Campbell Lounge Chair by Sean Woolsey outfit the living room, which stays visually connected to the outdoor dining room and kitchen. "It was a bit of a gamble to separate the living room so far from the kitchen," says Denise. "When we were framing up, people really questioned that choice because they’re not used to seeing it that much."
An Eilersen sofa, Croft House coffee table, and Campbell Lounge Chair by Sean Woolsey outfit the living room, which stays visually connected to the outdoor dining room and kitchen. "It was a bit of a gamble to separate the living room so far from the kitchen," says Denise. "When we were framing up, people really questioned that choice because they’re not used to seeing it that much."
A concrete walkway connects the living and dining rooms to the exterior, and concrete forms a built-in bench for lounging by the Solo Stove fire pit.
A concrete walkway connects the living and dining rooms to the exterior, and concrete forms a built-in bench for lounging by the Solo Stove fire pit.
Hay outdoor furniture sits underneath the steel pergola.
Hay outdoor furniture sits underneath the steel pergola.
Duchateau engineered hardwood oak complements the kitchen’s warm wood cabinetry. A broad sliding door connects the space to the outdoor deck, which spills down to the backyard.
Duchateau engineered hardwood oak complements the kitchen’s warm wood cabinetry. A broad sliding door connects the space to the outdoor deck, which spills down to the backyard.
The custom sliding window screens, which shield from solar gain, were designed by the couple and are a modernized reference to the operable shutters that Denise remembers from her childhood in Austria. They first used the idea on one of their apartment buildings.
The custom sliding window screens, which shield from solar gain, were designed by the couple and are a modernized reference to the operable shutters that Denise remembers from her childhood in Austria. They first used the idea on one of their apartment buildings.
A sunken courtyard at the front of the home provides a private lounge space that connects to the dining room.
A sunken courtyard at the front of the home provides a private lounge space that connects to the dining room.
On the front facade, ground-faced concrete blocks contrast with cumaru wood tongue-and-groove siding.
On the front facade, ground-faced concrete blocks contrast with cumaru wood tongue-and-groove siding.
A rear view of the home shows how the old structure is wrapped in corrugated Cor-Ten steel, marking it as an "artifact of the site," as John describes. The new residence gently slopes away from the neighboring house rather than towering over it.
A rear view of the home shows how the old structure is wrapped in corrugated Cor-Ten steel, marking it as an "artifact of the site," as John describes. The new residence gently slopes away from the neighboring house rather than towering over it.
Curb appeal
Curb appeal
Backyard of the home
Backyard of the home
Master Bedroom
Master Bedroom
Living room with the fireplace
Living room with the fireplace
Entryway
Entryway
Dining room
Dining room
Living room looking towards the kitchen and dining areas.
Living room looking towards the kitchen and dining areas.
The home has six working fireplaces. The living room, mudroom, lounge, family room, guest room, enclosed porch, and pool house are ideal spaces for daily enjoyment.
The home has six working fireplaces. The living room, mudroom, lounge, family room, guest room, enclosed porch, and pool house are ideal spaces for daily enjoyment.
This private, light-filled historic estate is prominently situated on Charlotte’s most coveted tree-lined street. An unprecedented $6 million renovation maintains all of the original charm while updating the floor plan for a relaxed modern lifestyle.
This private, light-filled historic estate is prominently situated on Charlotte’s most coveted tree-lined street. An unprecedented $6 million renovation maintains all of the original charm while updating the floor plan for a relaxed modern lifestyle.

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